55.2-59 55 - 59 Suburban body panel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

marknoakes · 10-18-2020, 02:04 AM

I am looking for a good with no rust lower rear body panel for the 55-59 Chevy/GMC Suburbans that used the clamshell tailgate. This is the sheet metal panel that fits directly under the lower clamshell gate and connects the two rear quarter panels across the lower back of the Sub. This piece also includes a structural brace that connects the two parts of the rear of the frame for structural purposes to mount the tailgate hinges. Thanks, Mark N, Knoxville TN

**Rickysnickers** · 10-18-2020, 03:09 PM

Hello and welcome to the board. While this isn't a "want to buy" thread, per se, the members will have you to locate a supplier from which you might be able to purchase the part(s) you are looking for. If you want to post a "want to buy thread" please look here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=14&a=17

Enjoy the site!!!

marknoakes · 10-18-2020, 11:27 PM

I tried to do a WTB and it looks like I don't have permission for that. Any next steps I need to complete? I don't have any specific vendors in mind as these parts will be super rare, and I'm just looking for any ideas as to what to do and where to go. Thanks, Mark

**mr48chev** · 10-19-2020, 01:06 AM

You have to be a paid/ supporting member to post want adds either to buy or sell. It keeps the guys who just show up to post free adds at bay.

That said I have never seen that piece available in the aftermarket.

Check with Wes at Www.classicheartbeat.com if one exists as a replacement piece he will know about it. He is one of our vendors on the vendors list and I know he has rebuilt a couple of burbs and or panels in his shop.

**Rickysnickers** · 10-19-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by marknoakes

I tried to do a WTB and it looks like I don't have permission for that. Any next steps I need to complete? I don't have any specific vendors in mind as these parts will be super rare, and I'm just looking for any ideas as to what to do and where to go. Thanks, Mark

I hope you are able to find the part you need. There are many helpful folks here. That said, like mr48chevy stated, you have to be a paying member to post a WTB ad. It might be worth it to do so. Besides, you would be helping to sustain this site and all the valuable info on it.

10-18-2020, 02:04 AM	#1
marknoakes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 2	55 - 59 Suburban body panel I am looking for a good with no rust lower rear body panel for the 55-59 Chevy/GMC Suburbans that used the clamshell tailgate. This is the sheet metal panel that fits directly under the lower clamshell gate and connects the two rear quarter panels across the lower back of the Sub. This piece also includes a structural brace that connects the two parts of the rear of the frame for structural purposes to mount the tailgate hinges. Thanks, Mark N, Knoxville TN

10-18-2020, 03:09 PM	#2
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,067	Re: 55 - 59 Suburban body panel Hello and welcome to the board. While this isn't a "want to buy" thread, per se, the members will have you to locate a supplier from which you might be able to purchase the part(s) you are looking for. If you want to post a "want to buy thread" please look here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=14&a=17 Enjoy the site!!!

10-18-2020, 11:27 PM	#3
marknoakes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 2	Re: 55 - 59 Suburban body panel I tried to do a WTB and it looks like I don't have permission for that. Any next steps I need to complete? I don't have any specific vendors in mind as these parts will be super rare, and I'm just looking for any ideas as to what to do and where to go. Thanks, Mark

10-19-2020, 01:06 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,715	Re: 55 - 59 Suburban body panel You have to be a paid/ supporting member to post want adds either to buy or sell. It keeps the guys who just show up to post free adds at bay. That said I have never seen that piece available in the aftermarket. Check with Wes at Www.classicheartbeat.com if one exists as a replacement piece he will know about it. He is one of our vendors on the vendors list and I know he has rebuilt a couple of burbs and or panels in his shop. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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